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09 Feb 2019

Facebook

What will happen to your digital personality when you die?

It's important to think about what happens to our digital selves after we die.

09 Feb 2019

Instagram

Why are Instagram users not happy with it?

In a small but notable change, Instagram has stopped showing the list of Story viewers in the 'Highlights' section of the platform.

09 Feb 2019

Microsoft

Want to blur background during Skype calls? Try this trick

After a long wait, Skype for desktop is getting background blur capabilities.

09 Feb 2019

Google

Hackers can use Google Translate to steal your password

Amid increasing reports of cyber crimes, a new form of phishing attack has come to light.

08 Feb 2019

WhatsApp

WhatsApp reveals how it catches fake accounts on its platform

Recently, WhatsApp held a press conference in New Delhi to explain how it is tackling fake accounts and spread of misinformation.

08 Feb 2019

iPhone

Apple investing in education of teenager who found FaceTime bug

Apple has released a fix for the FaceTime bug that allowed any iPhone/iPad user to spy on others.

08 Feb 2019

Android

Watch out! A single photo can compromise your Android phone

The cases of vulnerabilities affecting smartphones just don't seem to end.

08 Feb 2019

Brazil

Moto G7 series launched in Brazil, global release in mid-February

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its latest Moto G7 lineup in Brazil.

08 Feb 2019

iOS

Hackers can bypass your iPhone's iCloud lock: Here's how

If you use an iPhone, you would already know about 'Find My iPhone', the security feature that ties to your iCloud account and is used to lock your device.

08 Feb 2019

Japan

Researchers get one step closer in creating made-to-order human kidneys

For patients undergoing the last stage of renal disease, kidney transplant is the only hope for going back to a normal life.

07 Feb 2019

Netflix

Use this extension to skip Netflix intros and recaps automatically

Today, Netflix packs an insanely massive collection of handpicked movies, shows, and originals.

07 Feb 2019

India

Vivo V15 Pro to launch on February 20, price leaked

As the successor to its popular Vivo V11 Pro, the company will launch Vivo V15 Pro in India on February 20.

07 Feb 2019

India

Samsung Galaxy S10 India price and launch details leaked

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S10 flagships at the Unpacked event on February 20.

07 Feb 2019

iPhone

Several popular iOS apps found recording screens without user permission

Modern-day apps are known to collect user data to improve their services or to show ads; it is a fairly common practice.

07 Feb 2019

India

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) gets another price cut: Details here

Samsung has, once again, slashed the prices of its camera-centric Galaxy A9 (2018) in India by Rs. 3,000.

07 Feb 2019

Technology

Soon, your phone will get 230 new emojis: Details here

Soon, you will have a new pack of emojis to spice up conversations with friends, family and everyone else.

07 Feb 2019

India

JioPhone 3 to be launched in June, specifications leaked

As the successor to last year's JioPhone 2, Reliance Jio is working to launch JioPhone 3 in India, according to Beetel Bite.

06 Feb 2019

Technology

The first step towards self-aware machines?

Despite the advent of robots and artificial intelligence (AI), truly self-aware robots - a staple of science fiction - seem like they're light years away, given the prevalent levels of robot intelligence.

06 Feb 2019

iOS

Want to delete sent messages on Facebook? Here's the trick

Finally, Facebook Messenger is getting the long-awaited option to 'unsend' messages.

06 Feb 2019

India

OPPO K1 with in-display fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 16,990

As one of the cheapest mobiles to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, OPPO has introduced its K1 smartphone in India today.

06 Feb 2019

Google

Chrome warns if your password has been leaked: Here's how

In a bid to boost online security, Google has launched a tool that automatically checks if your password has been leaked anywhere on the internet.

06 Feb 2019

Samsung

Samsung is new Tinder: Use its app to right-swipe refrigerators

After dominating the consumer electronics segment, Samsung is making a move in the dating arena, and that too, in a rather unique way.

Apparently, America's space station toilet burst, leaking liters of water

When you live in space, you have to be prepared for everything, even collecting leaked water from the toilet.

06 Feb 2019

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's Redmi 6-series smartphones get price cut: Details here

Making its budget smartphones even more affordable, Xiaomi has introduced a temporary price cut for its Redmi 6-series phones.

06 Feb 2019

Apple

iPhone X available for Rs. 55,000. But there's a catch

If you're looking to buy a new iPhone, the latest iPhone Xs and Xs Max are great. However, these flagship smartphones will lighten your pockets significantly.

#Hackathon: Build online system for SBI, win Rs. 5 lakh

In a bid to upgrade its systems, State Bank of India has announced a new hackathon - Predict for Bank 2019.

05 Feb 2019

Asus

Flipkart's #ASUSOmgDays Sale: Popular smartphones at OMG! prices

Commemorating a milestone of selling 2 million smartphones in 2018, ASUS has announced its 'ASUS OMG! Days' sale on Flipkart.

05 Feb 2019

Samsung

How Samsung's 'smart t-shirt' could detect your respiratory problems

From foldable phone to shape-shifting TVs, Samsung has always had a knack of delivering the unbelievable.

05 Feb 2019

India

Samsung's Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10 go on sale today

Samsung's newly launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones have gone on sale in India today at 12pm via Amazon and Samsung India e-store.

05 Feb 2019

Android

Now, Google will help people with hearing problems: Here's how

In a major move, Google is taking a step to help people with hearing problems.

05 Feb 2019

India

Realme C1 (2019) now available in India for Rs. 7,499

Realme C1 (2019), the updated variant of last year's Realme C1, is now available in India via Flipkart and Realme India e-store.

05 Feb 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A90 to feature New Infinity display, pop-up selfie-camera

In a bid to attract its younger audience in the developing markets and reclaim its diminishing popularity, Samsung is revamping its mid-range smartphones.

05 Feb 2019

India

#TechBytes: 5 mobile apps to use for improving memory

Smartphones and mobile apps have changed pretty much everything we do today, including improving memory and productivity.

05 Feb 2019

Asus

Galaxy M20 v/s ZenFone Max Pro M2: The better option?

In the sub-Rs. 15,000 segment, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 continues to be a best seller for its unbeatable mix of design, specifications, and price.

05 Feb 2019

Technology

#TechBytes: How password managers can keep you safe online

Today, online safety is the biggest concern for all of us.

04 Feb 2019

Flipkart

Flipkart Sale: Deals on 5 best-selling smartphones under Rs. 15,000

Flipkart's Super Value Week Sale, which ends on February 8, is currently live with attractive discounts available on some of the best-selling smartphones.

04 Feb 2019

India

Soon, Reliance Jio could bundle 5G with its own smartphones

Reliance Jio, India's third largest telecom giant, is gearing up to make 5G - the future of mobile connectivity - mainstream.

04 Feb 2019

Samsung

Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 performs better than Snapdragon 855?

Just days after Samsung Galaxy S10+ was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 855 chipset, the flagship phone has once again been listed on the processor benchmarking platform.

04 Feb 2019

Apple

Future MacBooks may have 'glass keyboards', secondary displays: Details here

After a poor run with 'butterfly' keyboards, Apple appears to be working on a completely new input method for MacBooks.

04 Feb 2019

iPhone

Here's how you can lock WhatsApp using biometrics

After a long wait, WhatsApp is getting the additional layer of security we all wanted.